California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division POTR-MH-26005332

In-person Training Presentation on Effective Facilitation, Engagement, and Community Connections for LA County DMH Staff

This purchase order from the California Department of Health Care Services Mental Health Services Division, a state agency, awarded to vendor LAURA S MCMULLIN, funds a single in-person training session titled 'Effective Facilitation, Engagement, and Community Connections' for Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) staff. The training, scheduled between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026, involves approximately 15-25 DMH staff members and aims to enhance facilitation skills, engagement strategies, and cultural responsiveness among fatherhood program staff. The contract amount is $2,499. The order emphasizes electronic invoice submission and includes a live demonstration of a Father Wellbeing Workshop. The award is a one-time training session with no indication of multi-year or blanket arrangements.

Description

Training Presentation: Effective Facilitation, Engagement, and Community Connections Dates of Training: One 3-Hour Training between April 1, 2026 and June 30, 2026 Audience: 15-25 LA County DMH directly operated CalWORKs clinical staff Scope of Work The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) CalWORKs Mental Health Supportive Services seeks to provide a three (3) hour in-person training titled ?Effective Facilitation, Engagement, and Community Connections?. This training is designed to strengthen facilitation capacity among Fatherhood Champions within DMH and DMH staff by providing best-practice engagement strategies and a live demonstration of a ready-to-use Father Wellbeing Workshop. Participants will observe, analyze, and practice facilitation techniques that promote emotional safety, cultural responsiveness, and active participation among fathers. The training ensures staff can confidently deliver, adapt, and improve father-focused workshops within public mental health settings. Approximately 15?25 DMH staff from the Fatherhood Wellbeing Task Force, including clinicians, community mental health workers, and group facilitators responsible for implementing father-focused programming across County service areas will be trained. *** Invoices must be submitted electronically to our Accounts Payable Team via e-mail at APSVPUInquiries@dmh.lacounty.gov. Submitted Invoices must represent only the items that have been delivered. Each invoice must be submitted individually along with any related attachments. Note: Please ensure that the PO# including the prefix letters are on each invoice. ***